Abstract
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the dimensions of pedagogical skills of teachers in the new normal using exploratory sequential design. The researcher found that teachers' pedagogical skills increase classroom instruction, leading to higher pupil achievement. The 17 respondents were purposely selected, and Ten teachers where s assigned to in-depth-interview and seven to focus group discussions, while three hundred respondents were randomly selected and assigned equally to Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Results revealed from the thematic analysis that eight important themes arose from the lived experiences of teachers' pedagogical skills in the new normal: E-learning, Modular Distance Learning, Home Visitation, Collegial Teaching Practices, Compassionate Teaching, Systematic Teaching Approach, Slow Internet Connection, and Professional Development. Moreover, results revealed from the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) that there were two underlying dimensions Pedagogical Skills Enhancement and Technological Differentiated Instructions. It indicates that differentiated teaching is a more effective way to enhance teachers' pedagogy. It improves their skills and ideas, uses time and resources efficiently, and teaches them appropriate teaching techniques. On the other side, pedagogical skills improve classroom instruction. Effective pedagogy enhances the teaching and learning process. Also, the final instrument, which can be used to measure the Pedagogical Skills of Teachers in the New Normal, had a high-reliability score of 94% and contains two dimensions with a total of 23 items as a final tool. This means that these items are appropriate and pass the study's face validity for measuring tools. Therefore, the researcher concluded that differentiated instruction is a more effective pedagogical development approach for teachers. It promotes the development of their skills and ideas and makes efficient use of excellent pedagogical skills.
Keywords: Pedagogical Skills, Technological Differentiated Instructions, Exploratory Factor Analysis, President Roxas, North Cotabato Division.